Adaptec AUA-1420 User's Guide Page 1

RUSER’S GUIDEAUA-1420USB2CONNECT FOR NOTEBOOKS ADAPTER

1This User’s Guide describes how to install the Adaptec AUA-1420 USB2connect for Notebooks adapter and its associated drivers in a notebook computer.

2OverviewTaking InventoryYour USB2connect for Notebooks adapter kit includes the items shown below. What’s on the CD Readme file This User’s Guide

3Installing the Windows DriversInstalling the Windows DriversThe USB2connect for Notebooks adapter contains the following controllers: When successful

4Installing the Windows DriversWindows XPContinue here after performing steps on page 3.1 Start Windows XP.Windows XP will automatically discover the

5Installing the Windows Drivers3 Select Don’t search, I will choose the driver to install, then click Next. 4 Click Next again.5 Click Have Disk.6 Ins

6Installing the Windows Drivers7 On the next screen, click Continue Anyway.8 When the installation is complete, click Finish.9 If you are prompted to

7Installing the Windows Drivers10 To verify that the driver is installed, right-click the My Computer desktop icon, select Properties, click the Hard

8Installing the Windows DriversWindows 2000Continue here after performing steps on page 3.1 When the Found New Hardware Wizard opens, click Next.2 In

9Installing the Windows Drivers3 In the Locate Driver Files window, uncheck all options except CD-ROM drives, and click Next. 4In the Driver Files Sea

10Installing the Windows Drivers7To verify that the driver is installed, right-click the My Computer desktop icon, select Properties, click the Hardwa

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11Installing the Windows DriversWindows MeContinue here after performing steps outlined on page 3.1 When the Add New Hardware Wizard opens, click Next

12Installing the Windows Drivers5To verify that the driver is installed, right-click the My Computer desktop icon, select Properties, click the Device

13Installing the Windows DriversWindows 98 SEWindows 98 SE requires two device driver installations using the Add New Hardware Wizard because the oper

14Installing the Windows Drivers4 In the following window, uncheck all options and click Next. 5 Select The updated driver (Recommended) and click Nex

15Installing the Windows Drivers7 You may see the following screen prompting you to insert your Windows 98 CD in the CD-ROM drive. If so, follow the i

16Installing the Windows Drivers9 When the USB 1.1 driver has been copied onto your system, the following window appears. Click Finish.10 The Hardware

17Installing the Windows Drivers12 Check the CD-ROM drive option, insert the USB2connect for Notebooks CD, and click Next.13 You may see a screen reco

18Installing the Windows Drivers16 To verify that the drivers are installed, right-click on the My Computer desktop icon, select Properties, click the

19Installing the Windows DriversRemoving the USB2connect for Notebooks Adapter – Windows 2000 onlyWindows 2000 requires a special operation to properl

20Installing the Macintosh DriverInstalling the Macintosh Driver1 Turn on the computer and insert the USB2connect for Notebooks CD.2 Double-click the

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21Connecting USB DevicesConnecting USB DevicesYou can connect standard USB 1.1 or high-speed USB 2.0 devices to the connectors of the USB2connect adap

22Connecting USB DevicesHotplugging USB DevicesThe USB2connect for Notebooks adapter supports hotplugging, allowing USB devices to be attached and rec

23TroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you encounter difficulties installing or using your USB2connect for Notebooks adapter, check the following: Is th

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